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# Prop. 92 community colleges funding
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/prop-92-community-colleges-funding/
- Published: 2008-02-04T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T18:19:40.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

If approved, the state would scrap the existing formula by which it establishes funding for K-12 schools and community colleges. It would also lower tuition to $15 per unit, a sharp reduction from the current price of $20 per unit. We feel that education options are essential if the state is to remain an economic powerhouse. Providing community colleges — which appeal to a broad base of students that includes returning students and those looking to change professions — with enhanced funds just makes sense.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 4, 2008.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/020408.pdf?ref=smdp.com)